In triangle ABD, AC = CD = CB. Let AB = u and BC = v. Prove that DAB is a right angle triangle.
AC is the midpoint of the assumed "right angle triangle" and is equidistant from the three vertices. Angle DAB is presumed to be 90.
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Clarification AC is the midpoint of the HYPOTENUSE DB of the right angle triangle
since CD = CB, vector CD = v
If we let AD be vector z, then
u.z = (x-v).(x+v) = x.x-v.v
Since |x| = |v|, that is zero.
So, u and z are perpendicular.
If we let AD be vector z, then
u.z = (x-v).(x+v) = x.x-v.v
Since |x| = |v|, that is zero.
So, u and z are perpendicular.